Dr. Aatika Waheed (PT)

Dr. Aatika Waheed, MPT – Neurology, Ph.D.- persuing (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences )

Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (SPRS), Kr Mangalam University, Sohna road, Gurgaon

Dr. Aatika Waheed (Neurophysiotherapist) is working as an Assistant Professor, in the School of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences at K. R. Mangalam University.  She is registered under Delhi Council for Physiotherapy and Occupational therapy (DCPTOT) with TPR- 2777. She has done MPT(Neurology.) and persuing Ph.D. in Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences from Punjabi University, Patiala. She has 5 years of experience in teaching physiotherapy to bachelors of Physiotherapy students. He has more than 6 years of clinical and research experience in the field. She has  expertise in treating pediatric and geriatric neurological and associated musculoskeletal conditions. She has done clinical training and rotatory internship in some of renowned government and private hospitals of Delhi like Hindu Rao, GB Pant, LNJP, Fortis Escorts, Akshay Pratishtan, etc. Also she is a certified theraband and pilates instructor. Have attended hands on workshops on neural gliding and sliding mechanism,Total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR), Basic life support (BLS) training and certification, Diabetic rehabilitation, ICU and cardic rehabilitation etc. Also attended course on Neuromanual Therapy for Nerve related pain, organised by Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists (AOMPT Inc., India) at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Attended 16 credit hours course on Theraband- Extensive Application in Clinical Settings, organized by Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

She has been a part of awareness programs, Physiotherapy camps and marathons organised by Health Fitness Society Trust, (in collaboration with World Health Organisiation). Active participant of Healthy Athletes Fitfeet Programs organised by Special Olympics Bharat.

She has published 3 research papers in peer reviewed National and International journals of physiotherapy.

B.P.T. – 4 years and 6 months, M.P.T. – 2 years, Research Scholar- Enrolled in 2022.

Area of Specialization: Neurology.

Ph.D., Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

February 2022- Present

Department of Physiotherapy.

Punjabi University, Patiala,Punjab, India

CGPA: 9.33 (Course Work)

QualifiedPh.D. Entrance Examination-2013 conducted by Punjabi University, Patiala.

M.P.T. – Neurology

July 2016 – July 2018

Centre for Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (CPRS),

Jamia Millia Islamia, Jamia Nagar,New Delhi, India

Dissertation Title: “Whole body vibration in addition to balance exercise shows positive effect for strength and functional ability in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a single blinded randomized controlled trial”

Journal name- Journal of Diabetology.

Year-June 2021.

CGPA: 7.22

BPT (Bachelors of Physiotherapy)

July 2009- Jun 2014

Jamia Hamdard University, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi, India

Percentage: 71.4%

Qualified BPT written entrance exam 2009 conducted by Jamia Hamdard University.

Intermediate (12^th)

March 2005 – March 2006

St. John’s School, Marhau, Varanasi-India

Board:Indian School Certificate Examination,(ICSE)

Percentage: 73%

High School (10^th)

March 2003 – March 2004

St. John’s School, Marhau, Varanasi-India

Board: Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ICSE)

Percentage: 72.3%

• Academic Positions At present —

Assistant Professor

School of Medical and Allied Sciences,

K.R. Mangalam University, Gurugram, Haryana, India

April 2024 – Present (2 months)

Work Profile

In my academic position, I am teaching Bachelors of Physiotherapy course students core Physiotherapy subjects such as Anatomy and General Medicine. I am also a member of NAAC  team for Schools of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation sciences (SPRS).

• Academic Positions Held —

Assistant Professor and Head of Department

School of Physiotherapy,

Bahra University , Shimla Hills- 173234,India

Jul 2019 – Jul 2023 (4 years)

Work Profile

During my academic position, I used to teach various subjects of physiotherapy such as Exercise therapy and yoga( theory and practicals), Basics of Physiotherapy, Clinical Neurology and Psychiatry (theory and practicals), Physiotherapy in Neurological conditions (theory and practicals) and Research methodology.

My expertise extends beyond the classroom, as I also served as the member of Discipline and anti-ragging committee, Co-Incharge of cultural commitee , and In-charge of the Physiotherapy OPD. I have also submitted research projects  in last few years.

• Professional/Industrial Positions Held —

Clinical Physiotherapist

City Neurology Center, Varanasi , India

Jun 2014- Jul 2016 (2 years)

Work Profile

My work profile included assessing, treating and rehabilitating patients with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular and psychiatric conditions like osteoarthritis,rheumatoid arthritis, joint deformities, fractures and dislocations, Stroke,Cerebral palsy, GBS, Parkinsons, Traumatic brain injury, transverse myelitis, Spina bifida, asthma, COPD, COVID, dissociative and associative disorders, etc

Administrative Positions Held —

Head of departement, School of Physiotherapy,

Bahra University, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh, India

Co-Ordinator, School of Physiotherapy

For BPT (Bachelors of Physiotherapy) course Bahra University, Shimla Hills, Himachal Pradesh, India

“ Whole body vibration in addition to balance exercise shows positive effect for strength and functional ability in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a single blinded randomized controlled trial”

Waheed, Aatika; Azharuddin, Muhammad; Ahmad, Irshad^,; Noohu, Majumi M.

Author Information

Journal of Diabetology 12(4):p 456-463, Oct–Dec 2021. | DOI: 10.4103/jod.jod_47_21

1. Conference attended —

1. Attended National IAP Conference 2016 on 13th & 14th October 2016 held at New Delhi, organized by IAP Delhi,India
2. Attended and member of scientific committee of 1st National KRMU Physiocon on Advancements in Physiotherapy towards sustainable healthcare held at K. R. Mangalam University, Gurugram on 11th May 2024.

1. FDP attended —

1. Participated in  the Seven Day Online Faculty Development Program titled “Research Methodology and Artificial Intelligence” from May 27, 2024 to June 2, 2024 organised by SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION, K. R. Mangalam University.
2. Participated in Capacity Building Lecture Series from 1 December 2021 onwards organized by Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) , Bahra University, Shimla Hills, HP
3. Participated in One-week Faculty Development Programme on “Advanced Pedagogical Techniques” from 25 June 2022 organised by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, Delhi university.
4. Participated in “Online Two-Week Interdisciplinary Refresher Programme on Advanced Concepts in DevelopingMOOCS” between 06 – 20 October, 2021 under the Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching (PMMMNMTT) scheme of Ministry of Education (erstwhile, Ministry of Human Resource Development), Government of India.

1. International Refereed Journals —

A Waheed, D. Dhirta, A Study about management of Diabetes Mellitus, Journal of Diabetes, 15(3) (2023)

1. Patents —1
2. Books/Book Chapters —

1. Projects:

• “ Whole body vibration in addition to balance exercise shows positive effect for strength and functional ability in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a single blinded randomized controlled trial”
• Journal name- Journal of Diabetology. Year-June 2021.
• “Case Study On Post-operative and complete brachial plexus injury”

1. Membership of Professional Bodies —

• Lifetime Member | Delhi Council of Physiotherapy and OT (DCPTOT)

1. Qualified Examination —

• Qualified UGC-NET 2020 conducted by NTA, India.
• Qualified D. Entrance Examination-2022 conducted by Punjabi University,Patiala.
• Qualified MPT-2016 entrance exam conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
• Qualified BPT-2009 entrance exam conducted by Jamia Hamdard,New Delhi.

1. Achievements-

• 2nd rank holder and JMI-scholarship awardee in MPT 2018 from Jamia Millia Islamia.
• 2nd rank holder in BPT 2010 Jamia Hamdard.